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Title: Trivial pursuits : the resurgence of music quiz programs on Australian television
Related: Metro magazine, Issue 166 (2010), p.132-136
Publisher: Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM)
Date: 2010
FoR/RFCD Code(s): 190200 Film, Television and Digital Media
Author/Creator: Giuffre, Elizabeth
Description: The article discusses the factors which triggered the success of the music television programs "Spicks and Specks" and "Rockwiz" in Australia. It states that the broadcasting success of the shows can be traced on the first Australian music program, "Name That Tune" from 1956 to 1957. It highlights some reasons of the audience's warm response on the programs including centralised presentation of music, the exploration of music for artistic value and the promotion of emerging talents.
Description: 5 page(s)
Subject Keyword: 190200 Film, Television and Digital Media
Subject Keyword: Australian television
Subject Keyword: music
Resource Type: journal article
Organisation: Macquarie University. Dept. of Media, Music, and Cultural Studies

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